homebody

noun

home·​body ˈhōm-ˌbä-dē How to pronounce homebody (audio)
: one whose life centers on home

Examples of homebody in a Sentence

He's a homebody who hates parties.
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Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of homebody was in 1821

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“Homebody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homebody. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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homebody

noun
home·​body ˈhōm-ˌbäd-ē How to pronounce homebody (audio)
: one whose life centers in the home

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